Each Is True of the Effects of Lead,except One

question 13

Multiple Choice

Each is true of the effects of lead,except one.Which is the exception?

• A) Lead is more readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract during infancy and early childhood than in adulthood.
• B) Milk intake results in increased levels of lead.
• C) The EPA requires water systems to control the levels of lead to less than 15 parts per million (ppm).
• D) Lead toxicity damages the central nervous system, kidneys, and ability to produce red blood cells.
• E) The effects of lead stored in bones and teeth are unknown.

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Definitions:

Prematurely

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

Maternal Malnutrition

Poor nutritional status of a mother during pregnancy, which can affect fetal development and increase the risk of birth complications.

Neurological Defects

Abnormalities or malfunctions in the nervous system that can lead to various disorders or disabilities.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and offensive term for intellectual disability, which is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, originating before the age of 18.